Keith, you'll need to try different cutters to acquire a preference. I use a variety, but mainly Dembart. I start with one cutter, but I end up with 5 or 6 in front of me in a matter of minutes. Brian is right, lines can vary on a layout. I find and recut a couple good master lines and use those as a guide for completing the pattern. I like space cutters because they'll duplicate that first perfect cut or true up some of those shaky areas. I'll then go through the pattern again with a single cutter. Muller borders I'll freehand with space, single cutters and round files. You just need to jump in and do it over and over, develop your own technique and style. I've learned from my mistakes. I look at other's work and study it. Brian Dudley and Chris Dawe are the best I've seen and learned from! Uniformity and depth of the cuts are everything!
Chris, AZ
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